GACC - Colorado Chapter Director Commercial & Ecosystem Development at German-American Chambe Job Denver area,Colorado USA,Management

Position: [GACC - Colorado Chapter] Director Commercial & Ecosystem Development at German-American Chambe[...]

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The German American Chamber of Commerce Colorado (GACC Colorado) is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to strengthening economic, business, and cultural ties between Germany and Colorado. As part of the global German Chamber Network (AHKs), GACC Colorado connects businesses, professionals, entrepreneurs, government organizations, and communities through events, networking opportunities, business services, and strategic partnerships. As the organization continues to grow, GACC Colorado is implementing a more structured operating model focused on accountability, operational excellence, member value, and sustainable growth.

Position Overview
GACC Colorado is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Director of Commercial & Ecosystem Development to lead membership growth, sponsorship development, strategic partnerships, and business services while strengthening Colorado's German-American business ecosystem. This role is responsible for driving revenue growth, member engagement, and ecosystem expansion while serving as a trusted advisor and relationship builder for members, sponsors, strategic partners, and stakeholders throughout Colorado.
The Director serves as the commercial leader of the organization and works closely with the Executive Director, Operations Director, sponsors, members, economic development organizations, and community partners. The ideal candidate combines business development expertise, relationship-building skills, commercial acumen, and a passion for supporting international business and community growth.
Reporting Structure
Reports To:

Executive Director (Visionary)
Works Closely With:
Operations Director (Integrator), Senior Project Manager Experiences, Office & Communications Manager, Members and Sponsors, Economic Development Organizations, Government and Community Partners, GACC Midwest and AHK Network
Key Responsibilities Membership Growth & Retention
Serve as the primary leader for membership growth and member engagement initiatives.
Responsibilities include:
Develop and execute membership growth strategies
Recruit and onboard new members, targeting German subsidiaries and Colorado companies engaged in transatlantic trade
Maintaining and developing the CRM system as the heart of customer knowledge
Lead annual membership renewal process
Conduct member outreach and relationship management activities
Refine member benefits and membership tiers
Develop retention and engagement programs
Identify opportunities to increase member value
Collaborate with the event team to convert attendees into members
Conduct member satisfaction assessments and improvement initiatives
Collaborate with Marketing & Communications on promoting and advertising membership and member storytelling
Maintain strong relationships with key accounts and strategic members
Funnel member needs into the GACC ecosystem as input for programming topics, actively selling GACC services, and facilitating referrals among members
Sponsorship Development & Revenue Generation
Partner with the Senior Project Manager Experiences and Executive Director to maximize sponsorship revenue and strategic partnerships.
Responsibilities include:
Develop annual sponsorship strategy for non-Christkindlmarket sponsor ships
Create sponsorship packages and partnership opportunities
Prospect and secure new sponsors
Maintain and grow sponsor relationships
Support sponsor renewals and long-term agreements
Collaborate with the event team on sponsor activation and fulfillment
Track sponsorship performance and revenue goals
Identify new revenue opportunities across programs and initiatives
Business Services & Market Entry Support
Lead development and delivery of GACC Colorado's business services.
Responsibilities include:
Support German companies entering the Colorado market in collaboration with GACC Midwest and member businesses
Facilitate introductions and referrals
Coordinate business matchmaking opportunities
Support trade delegations and business missions in collaboration with GACC Midwest
Identify new service offerings and revenue opportunities
Collaborate with the broader GACC and AHK network
Ecosystem Development & Strategic Partnerships
Strengthen GACC Colorado's role as the leading German-American business ecosystem in Colorado.
Responsibilities include:
Build relationships with economic development organizations
Develop strategic partnerships with business and community organizations
Engage with government agencies and public-sector stakeholders
Support ecosystem-building initiatives and programs
Represent GACC Colorado at community and business events
Identify collaboration opportunities that increase organizational impact
Serve as a connector between members, partners, colleagues, and other stakeholders
Membership & Community Engagement
Support the organization's long-term growth…